Again, while most tuners would just install a large (or small)
rear wing on top of the standard, adjustable unit, RENM Performance actually tried and tested using a large, race style wing at the rear of the car, but quickly found out it didn't increase down force enough to warrant the decrease in top speed.
The carbon fiber
rear wing on the Oakley Design Aventador LP760 - 2 nicely follows the original lines of the car
For the Coupé engine cover Novitec offers a pair of intakes that fit onto the original unit, these don't fit the Roadster version, but here Novitec has a bespoke part with a similar look... just in case you don't like the original
rear wing on the Superveloce there is a replacement from Novitec that fits onto the original struts.
That massive
rear wing on the X-Bow is both a treat to eyes and to the car's overall performance character.
The most striking element is the large, fixed rear wing, which sits 400 mm above the bodywork, 100 mm more than the adjustable
rear wing on the road car at its highest setting.
- There are heat extractor vents on the hood apart from flared fenders, additional louvres and
a rear wing on the Shelby GT500.
Probably the most aggressive looks can be found at the rear of the Vorsteiner Novara Huracan, not only because of that massive, clear carbon fiber
rear wing on aerospace grade aluminum struts... but also thanks to the completely redesigned rear bumper.
The most recent spy shots shown including the car with a huge
rear wing on the back.
And the high - mounted
rear wing on the GT3 Cup car is nine inches wider than the wing on the RS version, for more downforce.
The carbon fibre
rear wing on the Jaguar F - Type SVR increases down force, while the lightweight exhaust system and forged wheels make room for significant weight reduction.
Now LB Performance does list three types of
rear wing on their Gallardo kit, so I guess one of these will be that special «Duck» tail seen on the Huracan and Ferrari 458 versions from LB Works... which do look amazing if you ask me.
The boot was usefully expanded, helped by a slight increase in the car's overall length, and with more careful packaging of the spare wheel (under the floor) and the fuel tank (in
the rear wing on the right).
He lost
the rear wing on the impact with the retaining wall.
There was
a rear wing on Vince Tuomey's 1989 Lamborghini Countach, parked up near the Ferraris.
The large
rear wing on the Hamann Nervudo is totally adjustable, also note the color coded wheels.
Lastly on the aerodynamic trickery is the world's first top mounted, movable
rear wing on a road car, inspiration for which was taken from Le Mans racers to increase the efficiency of the underside of the wing.
That back fin sure looks really impressive in combination with the fixed
rear wing on the Lamborghini Veneno (read more...)
The daunting
rear wing on the 2E opened up a new world of aerodynamic downforce.
Just before 2015 came to an end, Pagani posted a photo of a camouflaged Huayra with a fixed
rear wing on their official Facebook page with the hashtag #huayrabc, hinting that a more potent variant of the ultra-exclusive supercar is on its way.
Wider front and
rear wings on the body cover those wider tracks, and these along with other components can now be clipped on and off «allowing relatively easy modification», perhaps if enthusiasm overcomes talent.
Not exact matches
One is to increase the size of the DRS flap
on the
rear wing, giving drivers a bigger boost when it's deployed.
He was driving a 2015 mule car, featuring a special
rear wing with curved endplates — like we'll see
on the new F1 2017 cars, and got a glimpse of
on the official Williams FW40 renders.
There's also some really intricate stuff going
on with the bargeboards and the array of winglets, but one of the big talking points is the «T -
wing» just in front of the
rear wing, which appears to be an evolution of the «monkey seat» which was popular
on the last generation of F1 cars.
The colour scheme (and the cool barcode design
on the
rear wing, to get around the cigarette sponsorship ban) complimented the car perfectly.
Plus, Mercedes and other teams have opted for extra
wings, either
on top of the shark fin or — in the case of the Silver Arrows — an additional standalone
wing in front of the
rear wing.
Considering the series focuses
on the development of electric power and future tech it's an appropriate look, with enclosed wheels, a sizeable diffuser and a neat split
rear wing concept.
In the race, that slippery Fernando Alonso got past him at the start, and from then
on it was a race - long view of the McLaren
rear wing.
This played out in Ocon's favour in two of the last three races where Perez, despite being
on his
rear wing, wasn't given the go - ahead to challenge his team - mate for a position.
In those vital seconds, as Hamilton cruised through
on the outside, Vettel had the presence of mind to steer across the track and spear the broken
wing into Hamilton's
rear tyre, thus preserving his title chances for at least the rest of the race.
The wider and lower
rear wing is the most striking difference between these front -
on images of the cars.
From there, the theory went, air flows into a moist cavity beneath the
wings before being exhaled through the abdominal spiracles
on the side of their
rear segment.
Until their vehicle program was eliminated in 2005, the folks at Langley Research Center planned to roll out three prototypes in sequence: a small prop plane that would tuck its
wings in
on the highway (it shouldn't cost any more than a Mercedes - Benz); a two - seater with
rear - propeller drive; and, for tight parking spots, one capable of vertical takeoff.
Moving clear past production - based racing, SMS started with the sizeable
rear wing of a 2012 - spec Dallara Indycar
on their Instagram account.
Included in the kit is a carbon front spoiler, front slitter, carbon side mirrors, a new set of side skirts, a
rear roof spoiler, carbon fiber
wing, and a carbon
rear diffusor meant to keep the ACL2S planted firmly
on terra firma.
The carbon
rear wing can be manually adjusted to increase
rear downforce
on the circuit.
More obvious — and striking — changes were made to the bodywork, which featured a massive front air dam and, eventually, a small roof spoiler, a gigantic
rear wing, and aerodynamic fins
on the front fenders.
The front and
rear bumper were direct derivatives of those used
on the WRC car, while a large adjustable trunk - mounted
wing helped keep the car
on the straight and narrow.
Looking suitably aggressive, the VIZIV STI builds
on the same basic body as the 2017 concept, only here peppered with STI design cues such as pink highlights, a stacked
rear wing and more aggressive groundwork.
I'm Mr. Magoo in a supercar, bumbling from one side of the track to the other, one eye in the rearview and
on the lookout for a fixed
rear wing closing in
on me.
However, to reduce drag the
rear wing can fold flat at the touch of a button
on the steering wheel.
In front was a collection of MGs and a Frogeye Sprite one cylinder short of a full spec, behind us was an Ultima with the world's largest
rear wing, to our right was a battered old stretched limo with girls wearing nothing but bikinis spilling out of it, but beating them all for originality was the bloke
on our left who had turned up in an ice - cream van!
The Ferrari FXX K also improves
on the aerodynamics of the LaFerrari, with a racing - inspired front splitter, an enormous
rear diffuser, and an unusual split
rear wing.
Unpainted, without wheels, and up
on temporary stilts, it is not yet finished but is utterly mesmerizing in its accuracy, from hood bulges and box wheel arches to the tiny Lancia shield
on the nose and the distinctive
rear -
wing mounts.
Sadly, as well as the plethora of features and lines, the separate arches (that can be painted to match the body or in a contrasting colour), stuck -
on rear wing and fussy lower body trim mean that the Urus's design doesn't quite have the same homogeny and crafted detail as other Lamborghinis.
Equipped with the vast
rear wing and contrasting styling elements the SV looks incredible
on the road.
Ahead is another front - engined,
rear - wheel - drive V12 clad in similar dark red paintwork, only this time with a pair of Aston
wings on its nose.
Functional aerodynamic add -
ons like a monstrous
rear wing, nose - mounted dive planes, and a front splitter (producing, Dodge claims, a cumulative 1000 pounds of downforce) are paired with a highly tweaked suspension, lightweight forged - aluminum wheels, sticky tires, and uprated brakes.
On the Subaru stand at the Los Angeles motor show it was a fine - looking concept, complete with STI's trademark Mica blue paintwork and a massive
rear wing that we're betting is unlikely to make production.
Much like
on DTM and GT3 racing cars which also mount the
wing from the top, the Regera uses this same tech, but still maintains the ability to drop the
wing flush to the
rear bodywork to reduce drag when necessary.
If you are
on a budget, the second version of the widebody kit includes similar modifications with a
rear wing variant.